How much does a wedding cost in Bangalore in 2026? The honest answer: anywhere from ₹10 lakh for an intimate 150-guest wedding at Tamarind Tree to ₹1 crore+ for a multi-day luxury wedding at The Leela Palace or Taj West End. This guide breaks down real, itemised wedding budgets in Bangalore — pulled from actual weddings curated by Theevexa, one of the best wedding planners in Bangalore, over the last 12 months.
Quick answer: average wedding cost in Bangalore (2026)
| Wedding Type | Guests | Functions | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate | 100–150 | 1–2 (wedding + reception) | ₹10L – ₹18L |
| Signature | 150–300 | 3–4 (sangeet, mehendi, wedding, reception) | ₹18L – ₹40L |
| Luxury 5-star | 300–500 | 4–5 full multi-day | ₹40L – ₹1Cr |
| Bespoke luxury | 500+ | 5+ palace-grade | ₹1Cr+ |
Itemised wedding budget breakdown for Bangalore
1. Venue (25–35% of total budget)
The biggest single line item. Bangalore venue costs in 2026:
- Boutique outdoor venue (Tamarind Tree, Angsana Oasis): ₹3–7L for a 2-day wedding
- Mid-tier 5-star (Sheraton, JW Marriott, Conrad): ₹8–18L incl. F&B minimums
- Top-tier 5-star (Leela Palace, Taj West End, ITC Gardenia, Four Seasons): ₹15–35L+
2. F&B / Catering (20–30%)
At hotel venues, F&B is bundled per-plate at ₹2,500–₹6,500/guest depending on the property. For a 300-guest wedding at a top hotel, that's ₹7.5L–₹20L just for the wedding day; multiply across functions. Outdoor venues let you bring outside caterers like Olive, Smoke House Deli or Mast Kalandar — typically ₹1,500–₹3,500/plate.
3. Décor & Mandap (15–25%)
Bangalore wedding décor cost in 2026:
- Basic floral décor + mandap: ₹2–4L
- Signature design (themed sets, floral installations, lighting): ₹5–12L
- Luxury bespoke (imported flowers, multi-set, drone lights): ₹15–40L+
4. Photography & Videography (5–10%)
Bangalore wedding photography teams cost ₹1.5L–₹5L for full coverage including candid, traditional, cinematic film, and a pre-wedding shoot at Nandi Hills or Lalbagh.
5. Entertainment & Choreography (3–8%)
Sangeet choreographer ₹50K–₹2L. DJ + sound ₹40K–₹1.5L. Live band ₹1–4L. Celebrity performer (regional artist) ₹5L–₹25L.
6. Hospitality & Logistics (5–10%)
Hotel room blocks for outstation guests (₹6K–₹15K/room/night at 5-stars), airport pickups, welcome hampers, transport coordination. Easily ₹3–10L for 50+ outstation guests.
7. Wedding planner fee (8–15%)
Most wedding planners in Bangalore charge either a flat planning fee (8–15% of total budget) or a fixed package. Theevexa's planning fee is transparent, itemised and typically saves clients 10–18% through negotiated venue & vendor rates — the planning fee effectively pays for itself.
Real wedding budget example — ₹25L Signature Wedding in Bangalore
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venue (ITC Gardenia, 2 days) | ₹9.5L |
| F&B for 250 guests (3 functions) | ₹6L |
| Décor & mandap | ₹4L |
| Photography & video | ₹2.2L |
| Entertainment (DJ + choreographer) | ₹1L |
| Hospitality & guest logistics | ₹1.3L |
| Theevexa planning fee | ₹1L |
| Total | ~₹25L |
Real wedding budget example — ₹65L Luxury Wedding
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venue (Taj West End, 3 days) | ₹22L |
| F&B for 400 guests (4 functions) | ₹18L |
| Bespoke décor across functions | ₹12L |
| Photography, film & drone | ₹4L |
| Live band + celebrity sangeet performer | ₹3.5L |
| Hospitality (rooms + transport for 80 outstation) | ₹3L |
| Theevexa planning fee | ₹2.5L |
| Total | ~₹65L |
Where Bangalore couples overspend (and how to avoid it)
- Booking venues at rack rate — preferred-planner partnerships save 8–15%
- Last-minute décor changes — lock the design 60 days out
- Underestimating F&B minimums — these are negotiable when bundled
- Skipping a planner on a ₹30L+ wedding — typical savings exceed the planning fee
Get a custom Bangalore wedding budget
Want a real, itemised budget for your wedding in Bangalore? Theevexa — among the best wedding planners in Bangalore — shares transparent, line-by-line quotes after a free 30-min discovery call. Whether you're planning a ₹15L intimate wedding at Tamarind Tree or a ₹1Cr destination-feel luxury wedding at The Leela Palace, we'll match the right venues and vendors to your budget.
Also read: top 25 wedding venues in Bangalore (2026) for the full venue shortlist.
